{"product_id":"2021-bouchard-pere-fils-clos-de-la-mousse-beaune-premier-cru-750ml","title":"2021 Bouchard Pere \u0026 Fils Clos de la Mousse Beaune Premier Cru 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClos de la Mousse is a historic Beaune Premier Cru and one of Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils’ monopole vineyards. The 3.36-hectare site has been wholly owned by the domaine since 1872. Produced entirely from Pinot Noir, the wine combines refined red fruit, subtle toast and fine structure with excellent ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first recorded reference to Clos de la Mousse dates to 1220. The vineyard has a southeast exposure and limestone and clay soils over a clayey subsoil. Its entire 3.36 hectares are owned by Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils, making it a domaine monopole within the Beaune Premier Cru appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting is carried out manually in small 13 kg cases, followed by careful manual sorting. Depending on the vintage, the fruit undergoes total or partial destemming before fermentation in small containers. Gentle pressing follows, with approximately 15 to 20 days of vatting. The wine is matured for 12 to 14 months in French oak, with 30% to 40% new oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit aromas combined with light toasty notes on the nose. Both fleshy and refined, Clos de la Mousse reveals its charms with delicacy. Good ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92\/100 — Wine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted May 2024\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“The lively acidity interlocks neatly with the well-crafted fine tannins on the medium-bodied palate. Long harmonious finish.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted September 2023\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Beaune in 1731, Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils is one of Burgundy’s historic estates and an important vineyard owner across the Côte d’Or. Its holdings include numerous Premier Cru and Grand Cru vineyards, with Clos de la Mousse representing one of the domaine’s historic monopoles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bouchard Père \u0026amp; Fils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burgundy, Côte de Beaune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAppellation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beaune Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clos de la Mousse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premier Cru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monopole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Area:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.36 hectares\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limestone and clay on clayey subsoil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual harvest in small 13 kg cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-container fermentation; 15–20 days vatting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–14 months in French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew Oak:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing Potential:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7–10 years and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DWS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67624241561902,"sku":"2851743236","price":211.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2021_Bouchard_Pere_Fils_Clos_de_la_Mousse_Beaune_Premier_Cru_750ml.png?v=1791180051","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2021-bouchard-pere-fils-clos-de-la-mousse-beaune-premier-cru-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}